Cher
Fact sheet
- Name
- Cher
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 1
The first name Cher is an English short form for the names Cheryl and Cherilyn. Its literal translation includes terms like 'the favorite', 'the love', and 'the dear one'.
What does the name Cher mean?
Cher is an English short form of Cheryl and Cherilyn. The literal meanings include 'the favorite', 'the love', and 'the dear one'. The name has its roots in Old French, derived from the noun chérie, which means 'dearest', 'love', or 'favorite', as well as from the feminine adjective chère, which means 'dear'. A prominent bearer of the name is the American singer Cher, whose full name is Cherilyn Sarkassian La Pierre. Other variants of the name include Cheril, Cherie, Cheri, Cherry, Cherin, Cherina, Cherine, Cherelle, Chereeta, Cherita, Cherea, Chera, Cherelyn, Cherlyn, Cherien, Cherrina, Cherise, and Cherisa.
Where does the name Cher come from?
The name Cher has Old French origins and means among other things 'the dearest' or 'the favorite'.
How do you pronounce Cher?
The sound and pronunciation of Cher is extremely reduced yet sonically present. The name is typically pronounced as 'Sher' [ʃɛʁ]. It begins with a soft, gliding onset that immediately draws attention. The elongated vowel and soft ending create a calm, resonant effect. This results in a concentrated impression - short, elegant, and with a clearly focused sound effect.
Popularity
In Germany, Cher is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2012 with 3,656th place. In the last ten years, Cher has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.
Famous people
- Cher (American singer)
- Cher Chevalier (British writer)
- Cher Coulter (English designer)
- Cher Lloyd (singer)
- Ser Cher Tan (weightlifter from Singapore)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cher
What is the origin of the name Cher?
The name Cher has Old French roots and is derived from the word chérie, which means 'dearest' or 'favorite'. It is also associated with the French adjective chère, which means 'dear'.
What does the name Cher mean?
Cher means among other things 'the favorite', 'the love', and 'the dear one'. These meanings reflect affection and appreciation.
How popular is the name Cher?
Cher is a rather rare name, but it has gained recognition through prominent bearers like the singer Cher. In many countries, it is not very common, which makes it special.